Bhutan Tourism Corporation Limited (BTCL)

Eastern & Western
Bhutan Discovery Tour

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Duration

15 Nights | 16 Days

Tour Type

Cultural Tour

Location

Eastern & Western Bhutan

Day-by-Day Highlights

Welcome to Bhutan! After arrival, explore Paro’s highlights including Paro Dzong, National Museum, and the local CSI market.

Fly to Eastern Bhutan and enjoy a short hike or visit Trashigang Dzong, perched above a scenic river confluence.

Visit the weaving village of Radi, explore local handicrafts, or choose between excursions to Sakten or Trashiyangtse.

Drive west to Autsho through rich agricultural landscapes. Stop in Mongar to visit the Dzong and explore local life.

Travel to the royal ancestral home of Lhuentse and explore the village of Khoma, renowned for its intricate kushuthara weavings.

Enjoy a relaxed morning before visiting the Jarung Khashor Chorten and bird-watching near Shongar Dzong.

Cross the scenic Thrumshing La pass and enter central Bhutan. Stop in Ura Valley and visit the sacred Burning Lake.

Explore Bhutan’s oldest temples – Jambay and Kurjey Lhakhangs, Tamshing Monastery, and stroll through Chamkhar town.

Drive to the glacial Phobjikha Valley via Trongsa. Visit the Royal Heritage Museum and pass scenic alpine passes.

Travel west to the subtropical Punakha Valley. En route, visit Chimi Lhakhang, local nunneries, and the village of Talo.

Visit Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge, Punakha Dzong, and hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten.

Transfer to the capital city via Dochu La for panoramic Himalayan views. Explore key Thimphu landmarks on arrival.

Discover Buddha Dordenma, Takin Preserve, Simply Bhutan experience village, local markets, museums, and hiking options

Return to Paro. Visit Drugyel Dzong and the sacred Kyichu Lhakhang with its legendary orange tree

Trek to the iconic Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff. Choose between a short viewpoint hike or the full monastery hike.

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey with cherished memories of Bhutan.

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